“You know, I think most people see absolutely no reason to change their position. And, neither do I,” he said.

Perry is an Eagle Scout himself who often
talks about his scouting days, growing up in Paint Creek, Texas. He has written a book about the boy scouts called, “On My Honor: Why the American Values of the Boy Scouts Are Worth Fighting For.”

“Scouting is about teaching a substantial amount of life lessons. Sexuality is not one of them. It never has been, it doesn’t need to be. and I suggest that’s the real issue that’s going on here,”

“I thought he was supposed to be governor
for all of Texas, not just straight Texas,” John Langbert said.

John Langbert, who’s gay, was booted out of his son’s troop two years ago. He thinks
it’s only a matter of time before the ban is lifted.

“It’s just like apartheid in South Africa. Took a long time to change. Things in America take time to change. They WILL change,” Langbert said.

If there is change, Michael Lawrence thinks
it won’t be good.

“You’ll have divisions all over the country as
to which troops hold which set of values.
And a house divided will not stand,” Lawrence
said.

The policy is expected to be discussed at the
Boy Scouts National Executive Board Meeting
but they may also possibly vote on it.